Hi y’all! Today is my 23rd birthday!!
This is a little post I like to do on my birthday to reflect and document some things I’ve learned in my life so far 🙂
I’d also like to note that a lot of these things I am still working on / currently learning!
1. Stop worrying about what other people think.
This can be hard for me as a people pleaser, however, I take comfort in knowing that in reality, people are probably never thinking about you — in the best way possible lol!
2. Do what’s best for you.
Again, as a people pleaser, it’s hard to say no to things even if it’s going to cause you a great inconvenience. Sometimes you have to say no and do what’s best for you.
3. If you work hard enough, you can do whatever you want to do.
4. It’s okay to not have a million friends.
All you need is a few close ones 🙂
5. Chips & salsa and a margarita never fail.
6. Don’t worry about things in the past, things in the future, and things you can’t control.
7. Taking the time to cook a meal with fresh ingredients is good for the soul.
8. Drink more water than you think you need.
9. Read more books.
10. Put your phone away and be present.
11. Stop talking and listen.
12. Don’t compare yourself to others.
13. Go outside more.
14. Take the time to get dressed (or semi-dressed) for the day.
This is such a mood and confidence booster 🙂
15. Chik-fil-a is always the best option.
16. Travel often.
17. Set big goals.
18. If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.
19. Happiness is a choice you make.
20. It’s okay to be vulnerable & need help from others.
21. Everything is gong to be OK.
22. Love yourself.
And to sum this all up, let me leave you with a favorite verse:
“’For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. ‘” — Jeremiah 29:11
Thanks for reading!
